Epi Valve Jr.

xoi · 02-21-2008, 01:41 PM

do any of you guys have experience modding these amps? i've watched videos on youtube and they sound pretty damn good, so i think im going to pick one up in the near future and i was curious what mods work well for it. i'm pretty sure the first think i'd like to do is put a standby switch on there, but that's about the only concrete idea i've got for now.

Berger · 02-21-2008, 02:09 PM

I have the standby switch, brightness,and gain mods. I also swapped out the tubes.

The standby switch is a must,imo.
The brightness switch is good, and the gain mod is worthless, imo.

Swapping out the tubes made the biggest difference to me.And I've heard swapping out the transformer will make an even bigger difference..but its not worth it to me.

playstopause · 02-21-2008, 02:16 PM

Some thoughts here :

The epiphone valve junior thread

warlock7strEMG · 02-21-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berger

I have the standby switch, brightness,and gain mods. I also swapped out the tubes.

The standby switch is a must,imo.
The brightness switch is good, and the gain mod is worthless, imo.

Swapping out the tubes made the biggest difference to me.And I've heard swapping out the transformer will make an even bigger difference..but its not worth it to me.

the brightness mod sounds like a good idea, mine could definately use a lil more high end presence. how much did this mod run you and where did you find it? and what tubes do u have in it?

Mogwaii · 02-21-2008, 02:26 PM

I have one. Head with 1x12 Cab. It's stock and sounds awesome!

Berger · 02-21-2008, 02:35 PM

I got it all as a kit off ebay(the brightness,gain,and standby) I'll see if I can track down what seller it was again. It was a really nice solder less kit.--just looked in my email and the seller doesn't have any for sale...infact I don't see many mod kits on there..maybe someone else could help you with finding one.

I believe I'm running a groove tubes for the EL84, and I don't remember what I put in the preamp....I'll have to check when I get home.

playstopause · 02-21-2008, 03:01 PM

^

How does it sound with a 7-strings?

xoi · 02-21-2008, 03:07 PM

yea, im probably looking to do all these mods myself. i saw something in that other thread about modding for a rectifier tube...could be interesting, i'll have to look into that more.

Berger · 02-21-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playstopause

^

How does it sound with a 7-strings?

from what I remember pretty good. I have both the combo(non-modded) and the head running into a 1x12" "bass" cab..which produces a good amount of low end.
My H-207 with Evos sounds good with both. I have the combo on an amp stand next to my recliner and tend to plug straight into that and I really like the tones I get out of it. The head and cab sound good as well, but that is across the room and I don't always play it. I have been playing my Carvin CT4m through it the last couple of days and I'm still happy with it.

I have used a dan-o fish and chips eq to help keep from getting too muddy, and I do recommend an eq or something to help shape it a little more.

Both of them I hardy turn up a quarter of the way, they are too loud for my apartment, but they do sound good cranked.

I'm tempted to get one of the Grendel Sound Dead Room Cabs for the head and use that for recording and playing at church instead of my current rack setup.

ok that was a good amount of rambling. IMHO they are great practice/apartment amps.

-Berger

Mogwaii · 02-21-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playstopause

^

How does it sound with a 7-strings?

I like the way it sounds but like the Berger, I recommend a EQ of some sort. I'm picking one up in a week or so!

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		merch

02-21-2008, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
xoi ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 36 Real Name: dave Main Seven: S7320 Rig: Mesa Single Rec Thanked: 4 / 1	Epi Valve Jr. do any of you guys have experience modding these amps? i've watched videos on youtube and they sound pretty damn good, so i think im going to pick one up in the near future and i was curious what mods work well for it. i'm pretty sure the first think i'd like to do is put a standby switch on there, but that's about the only concrete idea i've got for now.

02-21-2008, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 10,247 Real Name: a french name Main Seven: Ibanez S7420FMTW Main ERG: What? Rig: Bloody --> VHT Thanked: 36	Some thoughts here : The epiphone valve junior thread Become one of us or die, fuckers. / Rick - RHLC V-P.

02-21-2008, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mogwaii Queen Of France! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 372 Main Seven: 1527RB Main ERG: ONE DAY! Rig: Epiphone Valve Jr Thanked: 15	I have one. Head with 1x12 Cab. It's stock and sounds awesome! www.myspace.com/rmxband

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

02-21-2008, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Berger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Huron SD Posts: 172 Real Name: Aaron Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: gsp2101 Ep valve jr Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have the standby switch, brightness,and gain mods. I also swapped out the tubes. The standby switch is a must,imo. The brightness switch is good, and the gain mod is worthless, imo. Swapping out the tubes made the biggest difference to me.And I've heard swapping out the transformer will make an even bigger difference..but its not worth it to me.

02-21-2008, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Berger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Huron SD Posts: 172 Real Name: Aaron Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: gsp2101 Ep valve jr Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I got it all as a kit off ebay(the brightness,gain,and standby) I'll see if I can track down what seller it was again. It was a really nice solder less kit.--just looked in my email and the seller doesn't have any for sale...infact I don't see many mod kits on there..maybe someone else could help you with finding one. I believe I'm running a groove tubes for the EL84, and I don't remember what I put in the preamp....I'll have to check when I get home.

02-21-2008, 03:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 10,247 Real Name: a french name Main Seven: Ibanez S7420FMTW Main ERG: What? Rig: Bloody --> VHT Thanked: 36	^ How does it sound with a 7-strings?

02-21-2008, 03:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
xoi ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 36 Real Name: dave Main Seven: S7320 Rig: Mesa Single Rec Thanked: 4 / 1	yea, im probably looking to do all these mods myself. i saw something in that other thread about modding for a rectifier tube...could be interesting, i'll have to look into that more.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
New amp day for me!!!(Valve Jr)	warlock7strEMG	Gear & Equipment	11	01-07-2008 10:24 AM
Spider Valve?	NovaReaper	Gear & Equipment	4	09-01-2007 10:46 AM
Valve King 100	Kotex	Gear & Equipment	1	07-10-2007 04:47 PM
FS: Voodu Valve	InTheRavensName	Gear For Sale / Trade/ Wanted	0	03-01-2007 11:09 AM
New voodu valve!	InTheRavensName	Gear & Equipment	8	01-08-2007 11:26 AM


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.0 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Content © 2008 Sevenstring.org LLC - Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Gear & Equipment

Epi Valve Jr.